slice something away

slice something away
ˌslice sthˈoff/aˈway | ˌslice sth ˈoff sth derived
to cut sth from a larger piece

Slice a piece off.

Slice away the corners.

(figurative)

He sliced two seconds off the world record.

Main entry:slicederived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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